Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed that they were left out of any communications from Buckingham Palace regarding an invitation to King Charles III’s upcoming 75th birthday party.
The celebration is scheduled to take place at Clarence House on November 14, with the King hosting his closest friends and family members.
Reports surfaced in The Sunday Times suggesting that Prince Harry had declined an invitation to the birthday event and would remain in California instead.
However, a spokesperson for the Sussexes refuted these claims, stating that they were unaware of any invitation.
They expressed disappointment over the misinformation spread by the Sunday Times regarding the matter.
Furthermore, the spokesperson debunked rumors about Meghan Markle returning to acting following recent speculations.
The couple emphasized that they had not received any formal invitation to the birthday festivities and were caught off guard by the sudden news coverage on the subject.
A close source to the Sussexes disclosed that they were not included in the plans for King Charles’ birthday celebration in London.
Despite the ongoing distance between Prince Harry and the royal family, especially after their relocation to California and stepping down from senior royal duties, the insider mentioned that the Duke would likely find a way to privately extend birthday wishes to his father.
Amidst these revelations, a friend of the couple suggested that the Palace might have strategically leaked the ‘snubbing’ story to redirect attention from King Charles’s recent visit to Kenya, where he faced backlash over historical colonial issues.
The friend clarified that the narrative portrayed Prince Harry in a negative light, insinuating a rift between him and his father, which was not the case.
Since relinquishing their frontline royal roles and settling in California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have experienced strained relations with the rest of the royal family.
Despite attending his father’s coronation earlier this year, Prince Harry reportedly has had minimal communication with King Charles III.
The public acknowledgment of the King’s birthday was notably absent from the Royal Family’s official statements.
The King and Queen’s successful diplomatic trip to Kenya was well-received within Buckingham Palace and the Government, aiming to strengthen ties between nations.
Although minor criticisms arose, particularly around the red-carpet treatment, the visit showcased King Charles’s acknowledgment of Britain’s past wrongdoings during the colonial era through a significant speech delivered during a state banquet in Nairobi.
In contrast, reports surfaced that personal communications between Prince Harry and his brother, Prince William, as well as King Charles, remained scarce.
Speculations hinted at underlying tensions possibly stemming from Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, where he expressed complex feelings toward Queen Camilla and accused her and King Charles of orchestrating negative publicity against his family.
While Buckingham Palace declined to comment on personal family matters, the dynamics within the royal household continue to be under scrutiny amid ongoing speculations and controversies surrounding the Sussexes’ interactions with other members of the monarchy.
